the dollar
noun
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: the value of a dollar when it is compared to another unit of money
The dollar dropped sharply against the pound.
the strength/weakness of the dollar
The dollar is worth more in Mexico.
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Many responded not to the dollar amount, but to the unexpected humanity behind the moment.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Gold prices advanced over 2% to $4,419 per ounce on Monday, while the dollar firmed modestly.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
When the dollar weakens and other currencies strengthen, investments denominated in those currencies become more valuable when converted back into dollars.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
But Myers and a team of lawyers convinced the federal government to settle the case for nickels on the dollar.
—Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Gold prices advanced over 2% to $4,419 per ounce on Monday, while the dollar firmed modestly.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
When the dollar weakens and other currencies strengthen, investments denominated in those currencies become more valuable when converted back into dollars.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
But Myers and a team of lawyers convinced the federal government to settle the case for nickels on the dollar.
—Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the dollar
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“The dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dollar. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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